AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Tax Tech: CARICOM’s COTA is set to hold its 27th General Assembly and Technical Conference in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July), focused on “Future-Ready CARICOM Tax Administration” with smart, data-driven and AI-enabled approaches to boost compliance and taxpayer services. AI Governance in the Region: Turks and Caicos Minister E. Jay Saunders took part in a high-level Regional AI Workshop in Anguilla (21–24 June), discussing AI in parliament, ethical governance, and digital transformation for more resilient institutions. Anguilla’s AI Money-Maker: A new report highlights how Anguilla earns from AI-related domain names, tracing its “.ai” country code delegation back to 1995 and explaining how the niche became a global asset. Logistics for the OECS: A concept note backs creating an air cargo distribution hub at Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport to speed inbound and outbound cargo across OECS members and territories. Healthcare Training Tech: New Anglia University promotes UK medical rotations across 35+ NHS hospitals, while South Texas Health System’s consortium welcomed 65 new medical residents to expand clinical capacity. Ecology Watch: A study flags an invasive ornamental tilapia-related threat in Philippine lakes, warning about biodiversity loss, fisheries disruption, and possible zoonotic risks. Regional Currency Update: ECCB unveiled redesigned EC banknotes featuring Caribbean heroes instead of Queen Elizabeth II, with new dual-portrait notes launching in late 2027.
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